S2 Ep18: Sea, Statues and Superstitions - 3 days in Penghu, Taiwan (12 Apr 2026)

Alright chums. This one was recorded on the 3rd day of May in the year 2026 - this one's got chat about trips to Miaoli County, Yangminshan National Park and Yehliu Geopark.Also introducing: "Someone would have stolen that in England"Recorded in Taichung Park.Big shout out again to the Chinese Cat, the cockroaches and Henry Blue:::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show:  https://www.paypal.me/tidbitspodwww.patreon.com/tidbitspod  - Project break-even. To get in touch, send a message to [email protected] on Instagram: @tidbitspoPlaylists on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/user/tidball1?si=8669c230acc546e8 Don't forget to rate, review, share and subscribe.See ya later.:::::::::::::::::::::::Julian's LINKS:Encounters book - FREE:https://www.encountersagainandagain.org/Go Fund Me Page: Help out:https://www.gofundme.com/u/encounters-expeditionsPartner NGO - Gondwana Rainforest Trust - Donate:https://www.gondwanarainforesttrust.org/Encounters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encountersagainandagainEncounters YouTube: https://youtube.com/@encountersagainandagain?si=-_PDrlQe8KqIZ5HYListen to S2E13 and S2E14 for Jules chat.

Alright chums. This one was recorded on the 3rd day of May in the year 2026 - this one's got chat about my bad tooth, busyness and some recommendations.Recorded in Taichung Park.Big shout out to the Chinese Cat, the Butter woman and Ben Affleck:::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show:  https://www.paypal.me/tidbitspodwww.patreon.com/tidbitspod  - Project break-even. To get in touch, send a message to [email protected] on Instagram: @tidbitspoPlaylists on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/user/tidball1?si=8669c230acc546e8 Don't forget to rate, review, share and subscribe.See ya later.:::::::::::::::::::::::Julian's LINKS:Encounters book - FREE:https://www.encountersagainandagain.org/Go Fund Me Page: Help out:https://www.gofundme.com/u/encounters-expeditionsPartner NGO - Gondwana Rainforest Trust - Donate:https://www.gondwanarainforesttrust.org/Encounters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encountersagainandagainEncounters YouTube: https://youtube.com/@encountersagainandagain?si=-_PDrlQe8KqIZ5HYListen to S2E13 and S2E14 for Jules chat.

Alright chums. This one was recorded on the 12th day of April in the year 2026 - this one's got chat about my birthday trip to Penghu! Recorded in Taichung Park.Big shout out to Mazu and the toilet police™. Stop, spray, bidet.:::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show:  https://www.paypal.me/tidbitspodwww.patreon.com/tidbitspod  - Project break-even. To get in touch, send a message to [email protected] on Instagram: @tidbitspoPlaylists on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/user/tidball1 Don't forget to rate, review, share and subscribe.See ya later.:::::::::::::::::::::::Julian's LINKS:Encounters book - FREE:https://www.encountersagainandagain.org/Go Fund Me Page: Help out:https://www.gofundme.com/u/encounters-expeditionsPartner NGO - Gondwana Rainforest Trust - Donate:https://www.gondwanarainforesttrust.org/Encounters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encountersagainandagainEncounters YouTube: https://youtube.com/@encountersagainandagain?si=-_PDrlQe8KqIZ5HYListen to S2E13 and S2E14 for Jules chat.

Alright chums. This one was recorded on the 6th day of April in the year 2026 - this one's got chat about shushing, fashion and marketing. Recorded in Taichung Park.Big shout out to 'Mand' and Martin.:::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show:  https://www.paypal.me/tidbitspodwww.patreon.com/tidbitspod  - Project break-even. To get in touch, send a message to [email protected] on Instagram: @tidbitspoPlaylists on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/user/tidball1 Don't forget to rate, review, share and subscribe.See ya later.:::::::::::::::::::::::Julian's LINKS:Encounters book - FREE:https://www.encountersagainandagain.org/Go Fund Me Page: Help out:https://www.gofundme.com/u/encounters-expeditionsPartner NGO - Gondwana Rainforest Trust - Donate:https://www.gondwanarainforesttrust.org/Encounters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encountersagainandagainEncounters YouTube: https://youtube.com/@encountersagainandagain?si=-_PDrlQe8KqIZ5HYListen to S2E13 and S2E14 for Jules chat.

Alright chums. This one was recorded on the 22nd day of March in the year 2026 - this one's got a gun fight, a Saturday stroll and a poster in a toilet.Recorded close to Taichung's fashionable Dakeng Trail 9.Big shout out to Andy the Armadillo.:::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show:  https://www.paypal.me/tidbitspodwww.patreon.com/tidbitspod  - Project break-even. To get in touch, send a message to [email protected] on Instagram: @tidbitspoPlaylists on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/user/tidball1 Don't forget to rate, review, share and subscribe.See ya later.:::::::::::::::::::::::Julian's LINKS:Encounters book - FREE:https://www.encountersagainandagain.org/Go Fund Me Page: Help out:https://www.gofundme.com/u/encounters-expeditionsPartner NGO - Gondwana Rainforest Trust - Donate:https://www.gondwanarainforesttrust.org/Encounters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encountersagainandagainEncounters YouTube: https://youtube.com/@encountersagainandagain?si=-_PDrlQe8KqIZ5HYListen to S2E13 and S2E14 for Jules chat.

Alright chums. This one was recorded on the 10th day of March in the year 2026 - this one's got an unresolved weather theory, chat about Taichung and a quick meeting about future plans.Recorded in Taichung's fashionable DaLi district whilst walking home.Big shout out to the houses (maybe...) that I snooped in, and thanks to Billie for helping me with the episode introduction.Julian's LINKS:Encounters book - FREE:https://www.encountersagainandagain.org/Go Fund Me Page: Help out:https://www.gofundme.com/u/encounters-expeditionsPartner NGO - Gondwana Rainforest Trust - Donate:https://www.gondwanarainforesttrust.org/Encounters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encountersagainandagainEncounters YouTube: https://youtube.com/@encountersagainandagain?si=-_PDrlQe8KqIZ5HYListen to S2E13 and S2E14 for Jules chat.:::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show:  https://www.paypal.me/tidbitspodwww.patreon.com/tidbitspod  - Project break-even. To get in touch, send a message to [email protected] on Instagram: @tidbitspoPlaylists on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/user/tidball1 Don't forget to rate, review, share and subscribe.See ya later.

Alright chums. The was officially recorded on 22 Feb 2026 but I've added to it today (1 Mar 2026). This one's a bit looser than the last one but it's good fun I think. LINKS:Encounters book - FREE:https://www.encountersagainandagain.org/Go Fund Me Page: Help out:https://www.gofundme.com/u/encounters-expeditionsPartner NGO - Gondwana Rainforest Trust - Donate:https://www.gondwanarainforesttrust.org/Encounters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encountersagainandagainEncounters YouTube: https://youtube.com/@encountersagainandagain?si=-_PDrlQe8KqIZ5HYThe bonus clip was recorded in our respective homes in Taichung, Taiwan and Western Australia.:::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show:  https://www.paypal.me/tidbitspodwww.patreon.com/tidbitspod  - Project break-even. To get in touch, send a message to [email protected] on Instagram: @tidbitspoPlaylists on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/user/tidball1 Don't forget to rate, review, share and subscribe....and share your top 5 animals!See ya later.

Alright chums. This one was recorded on the 22nd day of February in the year 2026 - It's a catch up with my friend Julian and an introduction to the conservation work he’s been working on. Recorded in our respective homes in Taichung, Taiwan and Western Australia.LINKS:Encounters book - FREE:https://www.encountersagainandagain.org/Go Fund Me Page: Help out:https://www.gofundme.com/u/encounters-expeditionsPartner NGO - Gondwana Rainforest Trust - Donate:https://www.gondwanarainforesttrust.org/Encounters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encountersagainandagainEncounters YouTube: https://youtube.com/@encountersagainandagain?si=-_PDrlQe8KqIZ5HYRecorded in our respective homes in Taichung, Taiwan and Western Australia.Shout out to, “The detectives” Lucas and Boris, and the vineyard pruning quad-biked grandma. :::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show:  https://www.paypal.me/tidbitspod www.patreon.com/tidbitspod  - Project break-even. To get in touch, send a message to [email protected] on Instagram: @tidbitspoPlaylists on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/user/tidball1  Don't forget to rate, review, share and subscribe.See ya later.

Alright chums. Happy Chinese New Year! This one was recorded on the 21st day of February in the year 2026 - It's a bit of a travel diary from my trip to Lambai island (Xiaoliuqiu 小琉球). Recorded at home in Taichung, Taiwan.Big shout out to the Donggang grandma, the Scooter lads and the turtles.:::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show: https://www.paypal.me/tidbitspodwww.patreon.com/tidbitspod  - Project break-even. To get in touch, send a message to [email protected] on Instagram: @tidbitspoPlaylists on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/user/tidball1Don't forget to rate, review, share and subscribe....you...lighthouse!See ya later.

Alright chums. Originally recorded in November 2025 - This one's a very rambly one about some good times in Australia over the years.Recorded at home in Taichung, Taiwan.Here's the link to read about my time in Wyandra (charcoal): https://tidballstravels.com/2017/09/21/outback-australia-making-charcoal-and-the-scrapes/And the Window Seat playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0yYqBVcxoHbORH1fhayrFP?si=ffe4dfdce26e4d7c:::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show: https://www.paypal.me/tidbitspodwww.patreon.com/tidbitspodTo get in touch, send a message to [email protected] on Instagram: @tidbitspoPlaylists on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/user/tidball1 Don't forget to rate, review, share and subscribe.